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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 580,159.52, 800,633.94 and 325,529.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 580,159.52, 800,633.94 and 325,529.54 is: 449,238.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    580,159.52 : 800,633.94 = 325,529.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    580,159.52/800,633.94 = 325,529.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    580,159.52x = 800,633.94 × 325,529.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    580,159.52x = 260,629,998,196.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,629,998,196.59/580,159.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449,238.51

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